How Can We Treat Drug Abuse If There Aren’t Enough Addiction Experts?
Talk is cheap when it comes to addiction treatment. Sure, there’s more media attention than ever on the growing drug problem in America. It makes our policymakers and government agencies look like they care. Talk helps use forge the fight in increasing awareness about the perils of substance abuse to communities that don’t seem to…
The Truth About Pain Relief and Opioid Myths, Uncovered
The Truth About Pain Relief and Opioid Myths Uncovered Nothing can be more painful (literally and figuratively) than living with chronic pain, desperately searching for an answer to get rid of it only to experience increasing levels of pain. If you’re experiencing this, you’re not alone. Here’s the kicker. For the millions of Americans on…
Addiction: The Difference Between Abuse and Dependence
There are actually two types of addiction: substance abuse and substance dependence. Regardless of the substance, either type can cause complete disruption in a person’s life, as well as the lives of their friends, family and loved ones. Understanding what addiction can go a long way to addressing the problem with the right treatment. Bottom…
Coed Addiction Treatment Versus Male and Female-Only Rehabs
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The Pain of Seeing a Close Friend Falling to Drug Addiction
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”3_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] As a joyous straight A student growing up, seeing my friend Sheila sinking into the world of substance abuse and mental health illness was a heart breaker for me. When I was growing…
What is the Difference Between Drug Rehab and Sober Living Homes?
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] What are the differences between going the route of sober living & recovery housing versus drug rehab for those fighting addiction? Basically, the only similarities between drug rehab centers and sober living homes (also referred to as addiction…
